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Experience the 7 Lakes of Ausangate Full Day, a spectacular high-altitude adventure through colorful glacial lakes, wetlands and dramatic Andean landscapes. Hike beneath the snow-capped Ausangate mountain while observing llamas, alpacas and vicuñas and discovering the natural and spiritual significance of one of Cusco’s most important sacred mountains.
The 7 Lakes of Ausangate Full Day offers one of the most impressive high-Andean hiking experiences in Cusco, combining colorful glacial lakes, extensive wetlands, snow-capped mountains and traditional Andean communities.
The route takes place in the surroundings of Ausangate, one of the most important sacred mountains, or Apus, in the Andean worldview. Its imposing snow-capped peak dominates the landscape and gives the area great natural and spiritual significance.
During the hike, travelers cross high-altitude wetlands and mountain landscapes inhabited by llamas, alpacas and vicuñas. The crystal-clear lakes display striking turquoise, green and blue tones created by minerals carried in the glacial meltwater from the surrounding mountains.
Among the lakes explicitly mentioned in the route are Azulcocha, Otorongo, Pucacocha, Alqacocha and Qomercocha. The circuit is especially attractive for travelers interested in nature, adventure and Andean landscape photography.
The journey begins and ends in the community of Pacchanta, located at 4,300 meters above sea level, with magnificent views of the snow-capped Ausangate mountain.
The tour starts at approximately 4:00 AM with pickup from your hotel in Cusco and heads toward the community of Pacchanta.
Pacchanta is located at 4,300 m / 14,108 ft. Breakfast is scheduled around 8:00 AM, with the hike beginning at approximately 9:00 AM.
The hiking circuit covers approximately 10–12 km round trip and takes around 2 hours each way, depending on the pace of the group. The hike is considered moderate to challenging, mainly due to the altitude and distance.
The circuit reaches approximately 4,700 m / 15,420 ft and crosses wetlands and high-Andean mountain terrain.
The itinerary indicates arrival at the lakes at approximately 11:00 AM, return to Pacchanta around 1:30 PM for lunch, departure toward Cusco at approximately 3:00 PM, and arrival in Cusco around 7:00 PM.
Schedules are approximate and may vary depending on weather conditions and vehicle traffic.
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